Question:
Sit-up type stomach ache.

I have not lifted anything and my stomach today feels like I spent all day yesterday doing crunches! Is this something I should be concerned about? I've had this ache before in my upper stomach but today it involves the lower portion as well. Anyone else had this problem?    — Michelle W. (posted on May 19, 2002)

May 19, 2002
My abdomen started feeling like that a couple of days ago, and I hadn't been lifting anything either. I figure it's probably from having to do things differently so that we don't hurt ourselves. For example, rolling over in bed for me is a major feat, and I'm sure I have to use some abdominal muscles to do it. I don't feel like I've hurt my incision, but if you're concerned about yours, you might want to call your doctor and ask if the abdominal pain is normal. It might also just be all those layers of muscle and skin healing up after major surgery.
   — Kristie B.